It’s back-to-school season, and we’re getting ready for the first day of homeschool! One of our favorite first day of homeschool family traditions is putting together homeschool back-to-school gift bags filled with fun and practical school supplies.
Instead of just handing out new pencils and notebooks, we make the first day of school special with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gift bags for each child with their personalized school supplies. It’s such an exciting way to kick off our homeschool year—my kids can’t wait to peek inside and organize their new supplies!
Why We Buy Homeschool Supplies from Amazon
As homeschoolers, our school supply lists look a little different than traditional classroom lists, but we still need the basics:
And while I love the smell of fresh crayons and shopping the aisles, it’s so much easier (with way more options!) to order everything from Amazon homeschool supplies and skip the crowds.
Back-to-School Gift Bag Ideas for Homeschool Kids
Along with the basics, I like to surprise my kids with a few special back-to-school items from Amazon that make learning at home extra fun. This year’s picks included:
A Thank You Letter to My Homeschool
Why add it to your homeschool back-to-school supplies: This sweet book celebrating homeschool is the perfect gift for elementary age learners to celebrate back-to-school week!
Arctic Zone Kids Lunch Bucket Combo – Unicorn
Why add it to your homeschool back-to-school supplies: This adorable unicorn lunchbox is just perfect for homeschool princesses off to co-op or fieldtrips. It’s sturdy, roomy, comes with an ice pack. Perfect!
Ello Oasis 24 oz Tumbler
Why add it to your homeschool back-to-school supplies: The Ello cup is our new favorite water bottle! With a retractable straw and handle, this water bottle is perfect for students. And we love that the bottom part is small enough to easily fit into a car cup holder for the days we are on-the-go. Plus, it’s leakproof and comes in beautiful colors, too.
Spacemate Pencil Case Pouch
Why add it to your homeschool back-to-school supplies: I love the corduroy fabric look to this trendy pencil case pouch and the beautiful colors choices! It’s roomy with a smooth zipper – just right for keeping all those school supplies in order.
The Comfy Original Junior Wearable Blanket
Why add it to your homeschool back-to-school supplies: Inevitably, one of the kids complain they’re cold during the day. Problem solved! This oversized, cozy plush hoodie is snug and perfect for kids. So soft and big, they can pull in their legs and snuggle up with a book or get up and wiggle.
Deli Desktop Office Stapler
Why add it to your homeschool back-to-school supplies: Previously, we only had one stapler – and the kids were constantly borrowing it. This year, I wised up and got older kids their own. This one comes in so many pretty pastel colors as well as traditional black. Just right!
Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Why add it to your homeschool back-to-school supplies: If you have more than one student, then good Bluetooth headphones are a must for any audiobooks, online learning, or educational video watching. I like how these came in nice colors with good sound quality!
These little extras make the first day feel more like a celebration while also being useful for our homeschool year ahead.
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Must-Have Homeschool Supplies for Moms
Let’s not forget the teacher! Homeschool moms need supplies too, and I’ve learned that an organized homeschool space makes for a calmer, more productive environment for the whole family. Having everything ready at my fingertips keeps our days running smoothly.
Here are my favorite homeschool mom back-to-school supplies from Amazon:
Desk Organizer
Why you need it: Let’s face it – Mom needs pretty things to keep her sanity throughout the day! This desk organizer has it all: paper trays, a magazine rack sliding drawers, and a pen holder, too. And it makes me smile.
HP Envy Inspire Printer
Why you need it: A good, dependable printer that doubles as a copier is a must-have in any homeschool home. I love my HP – and the best part is I never, ever run out of ink or have to limit our color printing.
Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener
Why you need it: Every homeschool room also needs a good electric pencil sharpener. This one fits the bill!
Gold & Acrylic 3-Hole Punch
Why you need it: While a 3-hold punch is a necessary homeschool item, why not make it pretty? This one can tackle 10 pages at a time and it’s clear, so you can see the paper’s you’re punching. So smart!
Heavy Duty Wagon with Big Wheels
Why you need it: A big wagon is another must-have for homeschool moms who cart kids around on fieldtrips, park days, and co-op. It can hold all the kids’ stuff plus a few water bottles – then it can fold up tiny to fit in your trunk. Mine lives in the back of my van at all times. It’s a homeschool work horse.
Homeschool Mom Tote Bag
Why you need it: Every mom needs a tote bag to store books for on-the-go days or co-op. This one is super cute with so many of the things we homeschoolers hold dear.
Naturally Nourished Kids Cookbook
Why you need it: You’re not just the teacher – you’re also mom, which means dinner looms large in just a few hours. And if you’re like me, you need simple, kid-approved, whole foods meals. This cookbook makes dinnertime easier and I know my kids are getting the best nutrition!
Homeschool Mama T-Shirt
Why you need it: Okay, so maybe you don’t actually need it, but you want it, right? I love this shirt! It’s so pretty and beautifully sums up the homeschool life!
Make This Year’s Back-to-School Simple
This year, skip the stress of running from store to store and snag all your homeschool back-to-school supplies on Amazon for both the kids and you! With everything from crayons to teacher totes delivered to your door, you’ll be ready to start the school year with less stress and more joy.
Want to see how we set up our space? Check out our homeschool room tour for practical organization and learning space ideas!
And if you have littles, too, check out 10 Sanity Saving Tips for Homeschooling with a Toddler. You’ll be glad you did!
